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Map of Ireland

Area in square kilometers

70,280 km2

Location of Ireland (dark green)– on the European continent (green & dark grey)– in the European Union (green) —
Location of Ireland (dark green)
– on the European continent (green & dark grey)
– in the European Union (green) —

^ Article 4 of the Constitution of Ireland declares that the
constitutional name of the state is Ireland; Section 2 of the Republic
of Ireland Act 1948 declares that the description of the state is the
Republic of Ireland.
b. ^ The .

In 1801, Ireland became a part of the United Kingdom.
A war of independence in the early 20th century led to the partition
of the island, creating the Irish Free State, which became
increasingly sovereign over the following decades.

Ireland (Irish: Éire) is an island in north-western Europe which has
been divided politically since 1920. Most of the island is made up of
Ireland (Irish: Éire), a.k.a. Republic of Ireland (Irish: Poblacht na
hÉireann) .

The island of Ireland historically consists of 32 counties, of which
six, collectively known as Northern Ireland, have remained as part of
the United Kingdom since the rest of Ireland gained independence in
1922.

the early 12th century and set in place Ireland's uneasy position
within England's sphere of influence. The Act of Union of 1800 - in
which Catholics, 90% of the Irish population, were excluded from
Parliament - saw Ireland joining the United Kingdom.

and Northern Ireland, although this was supposedly a temporary
measure. The six predominantly Protestant counties of northeast
Ulster-Northern Ireland-remained a part of the United Kingdom with
limited self-government.

independence came in 1949 when the Republic of Ireland was proclaimed,
and the country withdrew from the Commonwealth. Dublin is the capital
and the largest city. Population: 4,110,000.
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COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Ireland is a highly developed democracy with a
modern economy. The global economic downturn affected the Irish
economy severely and resulted in the end of a prolonged property
market boom and problems within the domestic banking system.

Background Notes on Ireland for additional information.
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SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (STEP) / EMBASSY LOCATION: If you
are going to live in or visit Ireland, please take the time to tell
our embassy about your trip.

In 1949, Ireland withdrew from the British Commonwealth; it joined
the European Community in 1973. Irish governments have sought the
peaceful unification of Ireland and have cooperated with Britain
against terrorist groups. A peace settlement for Northern Ireland is
gradually being implemented despite some difficulties.

Anyone interested in handcrafted items in Ireland will fall in
love with the artisans featured by the Crafts Council of
Ireland. This video from features several fine artists from
the Kerry Craft Trail.

so Americans booking flights to Ireland immediately feel at ease in
the country. For Irish Americans, booking flights to Ireland is a
special homecoming – you never know who you’ll meet or what ancestry
you’ll dig up.

current UK and Ireland tour when they played to a sold-out audience in
Dublin last night. The band, fronted by Jon Bon Jovi, played a
selection of hits from their back-catalogue including 'Living On A
Prayer', ...

A virtual tour guide to Republic of Ireland, this page is about many
aspects of Éire the Irish name for the island. Search and locate
official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive
information on the nation in its diversity: The Irish culture, history
and geography.

Ireland, Irish Éire,
The instrumental version of the national anthem of Ireland.Country,
western Europe, occupying the greater part of the island of Ireland
west of Great Britain.
Area: 27,133 sq mi (70,273 sq km). Population: (2010 est.) 4,451,000.
Capital: Dublin.

Ireland’s topography consists largely of broad
lowlands drained by rivers that include the Shannon; its coasts are
fringed with mountains. About three-fifths of the population is urban;
agriculture employs only a small percentage of the workforce.

Ireland is a unitary multiparty republic with two
legislative houses; its head of state is the president, and the head
of government is the prime minister. Human settlement in Ireland began
c. 6000 bc, and Celtic migration dates from c. 300 bc. St.

Ireland (pronunciation /ˈaɾlənd/ or /ˈaɪɾlənd/; Irish: Éire; Ulster
Scots: Airlann) is one of the two main islands (and second largest) of
the British Isles, the third largest island in Europe, and the
twentieth-largest island in the world.

To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the
island of Great Britain. Politically, the state Ireland (described as
the Republic of Ireland in cases of ambiguity) covers five-sixths of
the island, with Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom,
covering the remainder in the north-east.

Overview of Ireland Vacation Rentals
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'''Things to See and Do near Ireland Vacation Rentals'''
Ireland has a rich history that is reflected in the many historical
buildings, castles and quaint villages.

sound like Blarney, but Ireland really is a place that once
visited, is never forgotten!
Visitors come away from an Ireland vacation or holiday with stories of
how they would wave back to strangers as they passed by, how they were
stopped in the

The Republic of Ireland, often referred to as simply Ireland, is a
country in north-western Europe occupying five-sixths of the island of
Ireland. The remainder of the island is occupied by Northern Ireland,
a constituent state of the United Kingdom.

features of Ireland are low central plains surrounded by a ring of
coastal mountains. The highest peak is Carrauntoohil (Irish language:
Corrán Tuathail), which is at 3406 feet (1038 meters).
The local temperate climate is modified by the North Atlantic Current
and is relatively mild.